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Improving Pay and Benefits for Federal Wildland Firefighters

This act aims to significantly improve working conditions, pay, and benefits for federal wildland firefighters. It introduces new pay scales, hazardous duty pay, health and retirement support, directly impacting the safety and financial stability of these workers and their families.
Key points
New, higher pay rates for wildland firefighters, with annual adjustments for inflation.
Hazardous duty pay for dangerous tasks like prescribed burns and hazardous tree removal.
Mental and physical health support, including a chronic disease database and mental health programs.
Improved retirement provisions for disability and inclusion of overtime pay in retirement calculations.
Unpaid leave for family care, and recruitment and retention bonuses.
Tuition assistance and career transition programs for wildland firefighters.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_5631
Sponsor: Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]
Process start date: 2021-10-19
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Tim’s Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_5631.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-10-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • New, higher pay rates for wildland firefighters, with annual adjustments for inflation.
  • Hazardous duty pay for dangerous tasks like prescribed burns and hazardous tree removal.
  • Mental and physical health support, including a chronic disease database and mental health programs.
  • Improved retirement provisions for disability and inclusion of overtime pay in retirement calculations.
  • Unpaid leave for family care, and recruitment and retention bonuses.
  • Tuition assistance and career transition programs for wildland firefighters.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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